Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator

Organization:
Buffalo Rock Company

Website:

Job Department:
Operations

Reports to:

Warehouse Coordinator/Warehouse Manager

Work Schedule:

Varies

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Amount of

Travel Required:

N/A

Buffalo Rock is an award‑winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Forklift Operator is a key member of the Franchise Operations Team responsible for utilizing a forklift for general warehouse operations, replenishing product for pick zones, designated product pick areas, product flow racks, placing product back in stock, loading and unloading trucks, product movement and rotation.

• Load and unload trucks by hand or forklift.
• Move product in order to ensure correct rotation based on date coding.
• Validate BOL's against actual load, notifying Inventory Coordinator of any discrepancies.
• Verify load seal against the BOL.
• Ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand.
• Build pallets accurately according to loading documents.
• Ensure current safety policies are adhered to by all transport drivers.
• Maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks.
• Assist in product movement between warehouses as requested.
• Replenish product pick areas and keep these areas in product to endure the flow of the picking team.
• Keep product pick areas stocked, filled and rotated.
• Keep product stock areas organized, stocked, filled and rotated.
• Restock returned product.
• Park trucks and move vehicles as needed.
• Wear all assigned safety equipment and observe safety rules.
• Assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse, offices and grounds.
• Complete other activities assigned by supervisor.

• Exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off‑site function during work hours or after hours while representing the company.
• Responsible for continuous self‑improvement through knowledge and use of all training, including completing assigned curriculum.
• Ensure every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the company from possible damages, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee‑partners, self, customers, company and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody the company’s purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”
• Live the company’s core values: committed to serving our communities; customer success drives our success; integrity matters; obsessed with continuous improvement; we care for each other; win the day.

• Accountability – Accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Accuracy – Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Diversity Oriented – Work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Energetic – Work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical – Demonstrate conduct conforming to values and accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Be truthful and credible in the workplace.
• Organized – Follow a systematic method of performing tasks.
• Safety Awareness – Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Working Under Pressure – Complete tasks under stressful situations.

Work conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, working in rain or snow, for extended periods.

• Stand:
  Constantly
• Walk:
  Constantly
• Seat:
  Constantly
• Manually manipulate:
  Frequently
• Grasp:
  Frequently
• Reach outward:
  Frequently
• Reach above shoulder:
  Frequently
• Speak:
  Constantly
• Climb:
  Occasionally
• Crawl:
  Occasionally
• Squat or kneel:
  Occasionally
• Bend:
  Constantly
• Lift 10 lbs. or less:
  Constantly
• Lift 11‑20 lbs.:
  Constantly
• Lift 21‑50 lbs.:
  Frequently
• Lift 51‑100 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Lift over 100 lbs.:
  Occasionally
• Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less:
  Constantly
• Push/Pull 13‑25 lbs.:
  Constantly
• Push/Pull 26‑40 lbs.:
  Constantly
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